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Recent Examples of figurehead
In an act of prime ministerial ventriloquism, Prime Minister Mark Carney had Charles deliver Canada’s throne speech, a ceremony in which elected politicians sit humbly in the presence of a ceremonial figurehead who reads words written by the politician who is actually in charge.
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Stephen Maher, Time, 27 May 2025
At just 29, Jordan Bardella has become the fresh-faced figurehead of France’s National Rally party and is now poised to inherit one of the most electorally successful far-right machines in Europe.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Crockett has been a notable voice among Democrats resisting moves from Musk in his capacity as a senior adviser to President Trump and as the figurehead behind an effort to root out waste, fraud and abuse from the federal government.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
The 51-year-old is widely considered one of the most astute tacticians in the Premier League and has been the figurehead of one of the smartest, shrewdest clubs anywhere in European soccer for the last seven years.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Stephen Maher, Time, 27 May 2025
At just 29, Jordan Bardella has become the fresh-faced figurehead of France’s National Rally party and is now poised to inherit one of the most electorally successful far-right machines in Europe.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Crockett has been a notable voice among Democrats resisting moves from Musk in his capacity as a senior adviser to President Trump and as the figurehead behind an effort to root out waste, fraud and abuse from the federal government.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
The 51-year-old is widely considered one of the most astute tacticians in the Premier League and has been the figurehead of one of the smartest, shrewdest clubs anywhere in European soccer for the last seven years.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurehead
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Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The seating arrangement allows for the poled puppets to move easily through the audience, and folks in the back can see all the action on stage.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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The White House sent letters to leaders of several countries announcing blanket tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% starting Aug. 1.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, addresses the audience to celebrate his 90th birthday at Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama Temple, on July 06, 2025 in Dharamshala, India.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Location and local businesses The city administrators presented two potential locations for the council to consider: Swift Street, a bust main street at the heart of the local business district, and Macken Park, located at 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, a ways away from businesses.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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Robertson County Sheriff's deputies recently made their largest methamphetamine bust in history after nearly a half-million dollars worth of the drugs were found during a home search in Cedar Hill, officials said.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The guide and the helmsman tried a few versions between them.—
James Rebanks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Burling, at 26, is the youngest helmsman to win sailing’s greatest prize in a competition that dates to 1851. 2021 — Tour de France: The largest pile up in Tour history is caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Clicking and clacking, a tiny wooden marionette lifts an apple to his mouth ad finitum.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The release, which called the piece a marionette, indicated this was the second stop on the tour after being seen in Las Vegas earlier this week.—
Helen Rummel,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Oct. 2024
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In a crucial leadership change last September, Starbucks appointed Molly Liu, former chief of Starbucks China's digital division, to head its business in the country.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The rare vote came a day after Nicks lodged allegations against Baker in a public post on the association's Facebook page that accused the chief of contributing to the death toll in the Kerr County floods by issuing a temporary pause on all mutual aid requests a month ago.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 July 2025
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Surrounded by photography books, four American Girl dolls regarded us from an alcove.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Mattel recently debuted a doll that is dressed in a playful blue polka-dot outfit, sporting a matching pastel purse and, most notably, wearing a continuous glucose monitor on her arm and an insulin pump clipped to her waist.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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At the center of Chicago’s youth movement is Connor Bedard, the 19-year-old center who’s already drawn comparisons to 37-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby for his playmaking on the ice.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Figurehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurehead. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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